WdnesdayWalk - Outdoor armory

My contribution to the #wednesdaywalk challenge initiated by @tattoodjay might scare some people. But hey, it's Halloween so why not? 🙂
Today I will show you some big guns. 🔫

One of the interesting places in Iasi is the Military Club. Located in my neighborhood, this building seemed dull and boring. However, its history and the events that take place here are compensating the architectural boredom.
The Military Club was established in 1876 and it kept his status ever since.
During the WWI, the Military Club hosted different meetings, charity shows and it was also functioning as shelter for the wounded. The interwar period however was the best time for this club. After WWII, the club lived the darkest period of its existence, a big part of the heritage being destroyed by the soviet army.
The club began to revive during the 70s when it became famous anong the theatre lovers. Hosting famous plays both Romanian and international, the club became well known.
Back to the present now. In December this year, we will celebrate Romania's 100 years anniversary. With this occasion, the Military Club made some changes: it will host a museum dedicated to the army and soldiers.
I will show you the most attractive part of this new museum: the gunnery exhibits.

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These are real guns, not replicas, some of them being used during the wars.
Placed around the building, these weapons seem to form a line of defense for the building.

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These old cannons were restored. However, despite their shinny look, they are clearly outdated...I think...

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I doubt these weapons are still functioning but they surely are intimidating.

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I have more photos of these guns but I keep them for later posts. 🙂

Oh, before I finish one more photo. This cool "battlefield" is surrounded by flowers. Hundreds of chrysanthemums. Of course, I couldn't miss the opportunity. 🙂

^{Huawei P20, f/2.2, 1/50 s, 3.81 mm, ISO 50, Photoshop Express edited}

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